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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1957

Page

8

Thompson and Wrights Visit, Attend Ice Capades

Weekend rounds include J Fred Thompson and family from Casper visiting Weert Frerichs in North Platte, followed by rapid travel to Rapid City. Denver Ice Capades trip links to Lyle Carlson and Ricke and Sharon Carlson of Cheyenne. Grand Commandery Knights Emplot of Nebraska attendees travel from Sidney, while family ties knit across Cody Park and a hospital stay in Denver.

J. Fred Thompson Casper University of Wyoming Laramie Willard Meyer Curtis Neb Ralph Gatherless Cody Park North Platte Texas U. S. Army Grand Commandery Knights Nebraska McCook Temple Commandery No. 30 Sidney Everett Richards Ralph Carleton Earl ‘W. Schultz Harold D. Keith Joe Bonkiewicz Jr Lamb Hospital Denver Lela G. Bickham Cheyenne Fred Bush

Louise King Weds Fred Johnston Jr In April Ceremony

Miss Helen Louise King daughter of C L King Duncan Okla became the bride of Frederick W Johnston Jr son of F W Johnston Sidney in a ceremony Saturday April 13 at St Patrick Church Rev Thomas Mullowney read the double ring vows in the presence of 40 guests Mrs Helen Spencer organist Attendants were Mrs Martin Grant matron of honor Jerry Kallhoff best man Ushers were Harry Helzer and Martin Grant A wedding breakfast followed at the Yendis Cafe and reception at St Patrick Youth Center The couple will live on a farm east of Dalton

Helen Louise King C L. King Duncan Okla Frederick W Johnston Jr F. W Johnston Sidney St. Patrick’s Church Thomas Mullowney Helen Spencer Martin Grant Jerry Kallhoff Harry Helzer Yendis St. Patrick’s Youth Center Omaha Johnston Dalton

Sixth Graders Tour Junior High This Week

Sixth grade pupils from four public grade schools visit the junior high to tour the building and meet teachers. Central school leads with 31 students guided by Principal T. R. Tillotson and Ralph Spencer. Subsequent visits include East Ward 24 students, South Ward 29, and North Ward 41. A booklet for new seventh graders is provided.

Central School T. R. Tillotson Ralph Spencer East Ward South Ward North Ward

Sorority Forms New Chapter On Thursday

Members of Gamma Tau, a newly formed chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority, met Thursday evening at Mrs. Charles Christiansen's home. Mrs. Doyle Butts was elected president with officers Mrs. Robert Benner, vice president, Mrs. C. J. Cornelius Jr., secretary, and Mrs. Willard Meyer, treasurer. Plans include a Founder's Day banquet on May 3 at Vendis Cafe with Alpha Iota chapter, a joint jewel pin ceremony, and Ft. Sidney Days float duties led by Mrs. Paul Ritz with aides Mrs. Butts and Mrs. Don Born. The May 9 meeting will be at Mrs. Meyer's home.

Gamma Tau Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Charles Christiansen Paul Ritz Doyle Butts Robert Benner C. J. Cornelius Jr Willard Meyer Vendis Cafe Alpha Iota Ft. Sidney Butts Don Born Meyer

Admitted and Dismissed Names by Sidney Potter Gurley Lodgepole

A list records admissions and dismissals by Sidney Potter Gurley Lodgepole with names including Mrs. Elkinton Mrs. Buhrdorf Father Semper Ruth Darling and others. the dismissals include Mrs. Cummiskey Mrs. Williams and baby Mrs Osborn Mrs Abbott and several more.

Sidney Lester’ ‘Elkinton Robert’ Buhrdorf Donald Abbott Christian Yamate Rick Miller Erwin Riegger John Spaeth Charles Cranmer Jack Glenn Potter Palmer Thurston Gurley Jack McVicker Dalton Cletus Semper Lodgepole Ruth Darling William Cummiskey Dean Williams Baby Carl Osborn Robert Buhrdorf C. H. Johnson James Gracik Paul Ware Neil Parady Jens Jensen Kimball Dean Hill and Son Charles Weaver Wayne Thies. Potter Doreen Harrison Alex Spencer Lodgepole Louis Schmale H C Quinn Wicluta Kevin Deaver

Mrs Madsen Wins Toastmistress Club Council Contest

Mrs E J Madsen of Sidney won the International Toastmistress Clubs Council 6 speech contest at Scottsbluff Country Club. Second place went to Mrs Carl O Connell of Oshkosh. Third through fifth awards went to Mrs Chanon Lyons, Mrs C R Mount and Miss Mary Eileen Burke. Exemporaneous speeches on TV In The Home were given by all contestants. Officers elected include Council Chairman Mrs Ted Crites and vice chairman Mrs Mignon Cully with secretary Miss Joan Farlow and treasurer Mrs De Rae Scudder. Regional meeting set for Scottsbluff May 25 26.

E. J. Madsen Sidney International Toastmistress Clubs, Inc Scottsbluff Country Club Marge Trethway Denver Northwest Madsen Carl O’connell Oshkosh Franchon Lyons Scottsbluff C. R Mount Bridgeport Mary Eileen Burke Alliance Ted Crites Sidney Group Lincoln Hotel Mignon Cully Torrington Joan Farlow de Rae Scudder

Chadron Chorus To Sing Here Wednesday

Chadron State Teachers College chorus directed by Archer Hayes will perform Wednesday at 2 30 pm in the senior high auditorium. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend.

Chadron State Teachers College Archer Hayes

Look Who's Here Yvonne Kay Williams

Mr and Mrs Franklin Williams announce the birth of their daughter Yvonne Kay born Tuesday April 23 at 3 30 p m in Memorial Hospital weighing six pounds 9 34 ounces Grandmother Mrs Dessie McNurlin of Sidney.

Yvonne Kay Williams Franklin Williams Yvonne Kay Memorial Hospital Dessie McNurlin Sidney

Birth Announcement for Kopetzky Daughter Debra Lynn

A daughter, Debra Lynn, was born to Mr and Mrs Phillip Kopetzky at 8 25 p m on Thursday April 25 in Memorial Hospital weighing seven pounds 15 14 ounces. She has sisters Kathleen seven Jimmy five and Rita two. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Siders of Sidney.

Debra Lynn Phillip Kopetzky Memorial Hospital Kathleen Jimmy Rita George Siders Sidney

Walnut Butter Sauce For Fish Or Lamb

Brown coarsely broken walnuts in a little butter and add to cooked rice. Delicious with broiled fish fillets or lamb chops.

Springtime Recital Showcases Peetz-Spencer Studio Students

A Sunday spring recital featured 21 piano and organ students from the Peetz-Spencer Studio directed by Mrs. Helen Spencer. Soloists included Jimmy Banks, Carolyn Bodeman, Sandra Bules, June Zwickl, Nickola Anderson, Terry Durbin, Johnny Helfrich, Sharon Hull, Mary Jurgens, Cindy Williams, Danny Zwickl, Jo line Rung, Leslie Robinson, Charlotte Case, James Anderson, Cheryl Mintken, Merlin Gish, Kathleen Raddatz, Cheryl Johnson, Marilyn Gorman and Trudy Leach. The program also included three dance groups taught by Mrs. Eula Zwick with performers Joy Farmsworth, Judy Irwin, Cynthia Morris, Donna Meyer, Larry Peetz, Billy Bevins, Vern Brauer, Dale Bivens, Debbie Musil and Dianne Dvorak.

Peetz-Spencer Helen Spencer Jimmy Banks Carolyn Bodeman Sandra Bules June Zwickl Nickola Anderson Terry Durbin Johnny Helfrich Sharon Hull Mary Jurgens Cindy Williams Danny Zwickl Jolene Rung Leslie Robinson Charlotte Case James Anderson Cheryl Mintken Merlin Gish Kathleen Raddatz Cheryl Johnson

Sidney Girl Wed In April 23 Rites

Miss Earline Henderson married Larry Allgood son of Mr and Mrs Friel Allgood of Lancaster California The ceremony took place April 13 in Las Vegas The couple will reside in Lancaster where Allgood works as a mechanic and Mrs Allgood is a bookkeeper at the Bank of California The bride is a 1956 Sidney High School graduate The groom recently completed four years in the U S Army with two years stationed in Germany

Earline Henderson Larry Allgood Friel Allgood Lancaster Calif Earl Henderson Sidney Las Vegas Allgood U. S. Army Germany

Miss Kenzy Weds Charles Lynch in Gurley Ceremony

Ruth Ellen Kenzy daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Kenzy Gurley wed Charles Lynch son of Raymond Lynch Crook in a quiet April 20 ceremony at Grace Lutheran Church Gurley Rev Henry Trawny officiated Immediate family attended They reside at 407 North Front St Sterling where the groom works as a field man for the Department of Agriculture

Ruth Ellen Kenzy Eugene Kenzy Gurley Charles Lynch Raymond Lynch Crook Grace Lutheran Church Henry Trawny North Front St Sterling Department of Agriculture

Newcomers Club Meets Tomorrow at Episco pal Parish Hall

Newcomers Club gathers tomorrow at 1 30 p.m. in the Epispocal Parish Hall for a meeting and annual dues collection. VFW Loyalty Day observed May 2 with a banquet at Yendis Cafe at 6 p.m. honoring past commanders and past auxiliary presidents. St Pauls Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 2 at Mrs Curtis Elsen farm home. Co host Mrs Roby Felzien. Christian Womens Fellowship meets Thursday at 1 30 at Mrs Charles Smith farm home. Beta Sigma Phi sorority chapters observe Founders Day with a 6 30 p.m. banquet at Yendis Cafe.

Newcomers Club Episcopal Parish Hall V.F.W Yendis St. Paul’s Ladies Aid Curtis Elsen Roby Felzien Christian Women's’ Fellowship Charles Smith John Farmer Beta Sigma Phi Sorority

WSCS Circles Plan Broad Schedule Of Activities

The Woman's Society of Christian Service groups at First Methodist Church outline multiple upcoming events including a May 2 district meeting in Alliance, a May 3 May Breakfast at First Christian Church, a May 9 tea for senior girls and mothers, a May 10 children's church manship dinner, and a May 16 re organization at the church.

Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church W.scs Alliance J. W. Vaughn United Council of Church Women First Christian Church Mary Uptegrove R. L Townsend Neal Atkins Eileen Hutchison George Retzlaff U.S.A M. O. Baker Frank Boyle Circle 2 Elsie Leech John Scholl Ward Johnson Lou Aufdengarten

Gleaners Install New Officers At Grace Church

The Gleaners of Grace Baptist Church held an installation ceremony Tuesday evening. New officers include Mrs Zeddie Sumner president and Mrs Buck Allison vice president. Eleven members and three guests attended. a future no-hostess meeting is planned for May 14.

Grace Baptist Church H. Glenn Discoe Zeddie Sumner Buck Allison James van Mark Charles Wright Roy O. Weller White Cross Emil van Mark Visitation H. L. Rogers Sr Don Rapp H. L. Rogers Jr Ellis McKinney James Mitchell Sumner Don Ferebee Virgil Ward Charles Wolford Allison

Durant Engagement Set for Wyoming Couple

Mr and Mrs W Durant of Casper announce the engagement of their daughter Suzanne to Richard Ken Carlson son of Mr and Mrs L R Carlson of Cheyenne and grandson of A E Wright of Sidney Suzanne Durant a University of Wyoming sophomore majoring in Secretarial Science is in Kappa Kappa Gamma Big Sisters Phi Gamma Nu and 1957 WyO staff Carlson a 1954 Cheyenne High School graduate and University of Wyoming junior majoring in Business Administration is in Kappa Sigma. No wedding date is set.

W . Durant Casper Suzanne Richard Ken Carlson L R. Carlson Cheyenne A. E. Wright Sidney Miss Durant University of Wyoming Kappa Kappa Gamma WYO Big Sisters Phi Gamma Nu Commerce Carlson Cheyenne High School Kappa Sigma Social

Smith Evans vows said on April 7 at Na shia church

The wedding of Miss Barbee B. Smith and Gail F. Evans took place Sunday afternoon at the Little Brown Church in Nashia Iowa. The bride wore a sky blue suit with pink rose corsage and was attended by Mrs. Robert Kirkman as matron of honor. Best man was Charles Karr. The groom's mother wore navy and white carnations. The bride is a 1955 Potter High School graduate and the groom, a two year U S Army veteran, works at Vinton Corn Hybrid Co. They will reside in Vinton.

Little Brown Nashia Iowa Barbee B. Smith William Smith Potter Gail F. Evans Merrill Evans Vinton Robert Kirkman

Local Navy Petty Officer Returns From Alaskan Cruise

Ernest E. Davison chief machinist's mate USN son of Mr and Mrs J Davison of Dalton and husband of Doris L Thompson of Lodgepole arrived at San Diego aboard the frigate Wilkinson April 5 after a one month Alaskan cruise. The Wilkinson visited Kodiak and Dutch Harbor and took part in a six day anti submarine warfare exercise with American and Canadian forces off Washington. The ship then called Esquimalt Seattle and San Francisco.

San Diego Calif Ernest E. Davison USN J . Davison Dalton Doris L. Thompson Lodgepole USS Wilkinson Kodiak Dutch Harbor Alaska Washington Esquimalt B. C Seattle Wash San Francisco

Firey Comet Fading From Northwest Sky

A comet fades from the Cheyenne County night sky with a shortened tail observed by locals and experts. A fifth grade student from St Patrick's School reported a glowing account of the celestial event. Pimlico Race Course opened on October 25, 1870. Lightweight boxer Joey Lopes was born in Cabo Verde.

Cheyenne County Mike Thorpe St. Patrick’s Grade School Joey Lopes Cape Verde Islands Portugal

Hospital Bazaar Totals Over One Thousand Dollars

The Hospital Auxiliary bazaar held last Friday and Saturday netted 1 302 97. Booths raised 308 02 rummage, 217 86 coffees, 181 54 gift table, 151 75 special gift table, 314 56 bake sale, 180 candy table, and 138 15 plant table. Project chairs Mrs J Heaton and Mrs G H Doran thanked patrons and donors amid praise for KSID and The Telegraph publicity.

J. Heaton G. H. Doran

Forms For Wheat Histories Must Be Signed By May 1

Farmers who planted under their wheat allotments must sign form MQ-31 at Cheyenne County ASC offices by May 1 to retain wheat acreage history. Tenant or owner may sign. both signatures are not required. Forms available through ASC office in Sidney.

Cheyenne County ASC Sidney

Coffee Break Boon To Brazil Farmers

FAO reports rising US coffee consumption boosted incomes for Brazil and other regions during 1955 56. South America Cuba Kenya India and French West Africa benefited as 44 million bags or 2.6 million metric tons were grown.

United States United Nations Agency FAO The Food and Agriculture Organization South America Cuba Kenya India French West Africa

Frerichs 40th Anniversary Honored At Dalton Reception

Mr and Mrs John Frerichs celebrated 40 years of marriage with a reception at the home of their son and daughter in law, Weert Frerichs, in Dalton. About sixty relatives and friends attended. gifts included a red rose corsage and a white carnation boutonniere. They were married in Macon Nebraska on April 22, 1917, and have lived in Dalton since 1932.

John Frerichs John W. Frerichs Weert Frerichs Marie Frahm Lee Stves Oscar Hatcher Robert Wolfe Martin Frahm Frerichs Macon Neb Dalton Sidney Town Tom Dorn Frank Frerichs Jacob Frerichs Frank Rohnke Alfred Frerichs

Also Mentioned on This Page

Frederick W. Johnston Jr Andersen Photo Louise King Fred Johnston Jr Soya Mrs. Madsen Toastmistress Club Council Chadron Debra Lynn Kopetzky Karen Berry Union Pacific Sidney Girl Kenzy WSCS Circle Circle 4 Mary Forward Glenn Hedgecock Carl Olson Hazel Fogelsong Allan Overman Albin Olson D. D. Retzlaff Circle 5 James Thayer Harold Bond Frank Balderson Florence Linton Richard Maddox Henry Baeckel David Ells Circle 6 Cecelia Kennedy Albert Nimtz Glenn Hornbeck Mary Runge Lenhart Schobert Circle 7 H. P. Bollinger John Ehrenberger Douglas Howarth Co-hottess Don Hart Ralph Welch U.S A Circle 8 Howard Atkins Ronald Worster Suzanne Durant Smith-Evans ELC American Cancer Society Pimlico Brazil Thompson
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